Costantino will Work with Business to Develop Jobs along a Working Waterfront

Providence, RI: Steven Costantino, Democratic-endorsed candidate for mayor of Providence, today announced as mayor he would support maintaining industrial zoning along the city’s waterfront, noting the working waterfront represents hundreds of millions of dollars of economic impact for Providence and Rhode Island. As part of his Jobs for Providence strategy, Costantino said he would protect and build upon this tremendous asset that will bring valuable, good paying and much-needed jobs. [more]

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Costantino Releases Public Safety Plan

Democratic endorsed candidate for mayor of Providence Steven Costantino today said he would expand community policing efforts by the Providence Police Department to promote safety in the city’s neighborhoods. The candidate’s Safe Neighborhoods: A Plan for Business and Neighbors will put more officers on the side streets in the neighborhoods, open community policing substations and promote the health and well-being of businesses that are directly impacted by the safety of their surrounding neighborhoods. [more]

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Editorial: Empty vessel for public money?

August 26, 2010   |   Providence Journal

The other day we received a nasty flyer from the Rhode Island State Council of the Service Employees International Union complaining that a Providence mayoral candidate, Steven Costantino, “cut” millions in state money for the city in his capacity as Rhode Island House Finance Committee chairman. It then gave a laundry list of what Mr. Costantino “cut,” with the implication that he singled out his home city… [more]

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Steven Costantino: Rhode Island Wins Big in Race to the Top

Providence, RI: Steven Costantino, the Democratic endorsed candidate for mayor, today applauded the state’s success in earning $75 million in Race to the Top funds. Rhode Island competed unsuccessfully in the first round of the national competition earlier this year, but was given a new chance at earning funds with the passage of a statewide school funding formula championed by Costantino. [more]

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Fox, WPRI.com Hosts TV Mayoral Debate

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI / FOX Providence) – Fox Providence is pleased to announce the airing of the first televised Mayoral Debate of Campaign 2010 . The five candidates running for the mayor of Providence will debate on a variety of issues. [more]

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Jobs Roundtable

Last week Steven Costantino met with business leaders from across the city to share his Jobs for Providence Strategy and listen to their concerns. Click here to view a few photos from the event.

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Mayoral candidate Costantino would streamline business permitting

August 18, 2010   |   Lisa Vernon-Sparks   |   Providence Journal

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Democratic mayoral candidate Rep. Steven M. Costantino says the key to creating jobs in the city is making it easier for businesses to survive in Rhode Island. [more]



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Costantino Hosts Providence Jobs Roundtable with Local Businesses

Providence, RI:  Steven Costantino, the Democratic endorsed candidate for mayor, today held a Providence Jobs Roundtable with representatives of the Providence business and higher education communities. The attendees listened to the mayoral candidate’s Jobs for Providence strategy and were asked to share their concerns regarding the growth of business… [more]

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Costantino makes gains in City Council endorsements

August 17, 2010   |   Philip Marcelo   |   Providence Journal

PROVIDENCE — State Rep. Steven Costantino, the endorsed Democrat in the mayoral race, appears to have locked up the support of more than a third of the City Council as candidates seek influential supporters in the final push before the September primary. [more]

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Councilman Narducci Endorses Costantino for Mayor

Providence, RI: Today, Ward 4 Councilman Nick Narducci announced he will support Steven Costantino, the endorsed Democratic candidate, for mayor of Providence. The councilman cited Costantino’s ability to make tough decisions, his knowledge of finances and record of working with businesses to improve economic growth as reasons for his endorsement. [more]

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Costantino Hits Airwaves with Television Spot

Providence, RI: Steven Costantino, the endorsed Democratic candidate for mayor of Providence, launched his television advertising campaign with a commercial highlighting his ability to create jobs and balance budgets. [more]

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Costantino Proposes Corridor Development Corporation to Ensure Creation of Jobs and Smart Development in I-195 Corridor

Providence, RI: Steven Costantino, Democratic-endorsed candidate for mayor of Providence, today announced that as elected mayor he will establish a Corridor Development Corporation to manage the development of the I-195 Corridor to ensure a comprehensive, thorough and expedient development strategy. The corridor, which boasts 30 acres of prime, rarely available, urban land with access to one of the most heavily… [more]

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Costantino leads mayoral money race

August 2, 2010   |   Tim White   |  WPRI

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – State Representative Steven Costantino remains head of the pack with the most bloated war chest in his bid to become the next mayor of Providence, but his closest competitor was able to raise more money in the last quarter. [more]

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Peer-to-Peer Program Will Bring Jobs to Providence

Steven Costantino will develop jobs through a Peer-to-Peer program to encourage business owners in Providence to serve as ambassadors for the city.  We will keep a list of business owners willing to talk about their experiences and seek out their assistance as representatives of the city. Nothing sells business like business.

Click here to read the full “Jobs for Providence” strategy.

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Costantino Releases Jobs Strategy for Providence

Jobs for Providence is our comprehensive strategy to reposition Providence as the Northeast’s most business friendly city for job growth.  In the current economic environment job creation is job one. We will focus on providing high-level customer service to current businesses to encourage them to… [more]

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Jobs for Providence

Click here to read the full speech from the announcement at CAPCO.

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State Reps. Williams, Almeida and Slater Join Together to Endorse Steven Costantino for Mayor of Providence

Providence, RI: Rhode Island State Reps. Anastasia Williams, Scott Slater and Joseph Almeida joined together to declare their full support for and endorsement of Steven Costantino for mayor of Providence at the grand opening of Costantino’s Central South Side mayoral headquarters on Broad Street, yesterday. The three local leaders highlighted Costantino’s ability to provide leadership on the issues of education and job creation and emphasized… [more]

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Costantino Celebrates Opening of Central South Side Headquarters on Broad Street

Providence, RI: Amidst hundreds of supporters and friends, Steven Costantino, the endorsed Democratic candidate for mayor of Providence, today announced the grand opening of his Central South Side Headquarters on Broad Street. The headquarters will serve as a hub for grassroots volunteer campaign efforts in a key area of the city and provide increased access to the campaign. [more]

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Review: Providence Mayoral Forum

July 15, 2010   |   Dan McGowan   |   RIFuture.org

Costantino comes off as a little bit more polished than the others with his business-first message and I think it resonates with voters.  He said the city is facing a $50 million deficit and he’s the best candidate because he has proved that he is willing to make the tough decisions.  He said the city will need to look into cutting department budgets across the board and that he will develop a rainy day fund.  He was also the only candidate to mention… [more]

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Council Majority Leader Hassett Endorses Steven Costantino for Mayor of Providence

Providence, RI: Ward 12 Councilman Terry Hassett, the majority leader of the Providence City Council, today announced his endorsement of Steven Costantino for mayor of Providence.  The councilman, who has long represented the Smith Hill area of Providence, said Costantino’s ability to provide practical solutions to address the needs of the city will serve the people of Providence well. [more]

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Providence Democratic City Committee Endorses Steven Costantino for Mayor of Providence

Providence, RI: At a meeting at Rosario Hall tonight, the Providence Democratic City Committee voted with an overwhelming majority of the vote to endorse Steven Costantino as their candidate for mayor. [more]